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Applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence or nationality. Visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. For more information, visit travel.state.gov.
All individuals applying for an A-3, C-3 (if a domestic worker), G-5, H1-B, H-3, H-4 dependent of H-1B and H-3, F, M, J, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, or U nonimmigrant visa are instructed to adjust the privacy setting on all social media accounts to “public” or “open” to facilitate vetting necessary to establish their identity and admissibility to the United States under U.S. law. More information is available at travel.state.gov.
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10998 on Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 1, 2026, the United States is suspending or limiting entry and visa issuance to nationals of 39 countries as well as individuals applying using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority. Applicants who are subject to Presidential Proclamation 10998 may still submit visa applications and attend scheduled interviews, but they may be ineligible for visa issuance or admission to the United States. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov.
Effective immediately, the Department of State has paused all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov here.
For information related to American visa services, please click on the link.
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, which is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The Visa section of this website is about U.S. visas for foreign citizens and nationals to travel to the United States.
Visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.
Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States. When planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.
For short-term visits to the United States (for tourism, business, education, and more), you can go directly to the online application (form DS-160). For immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, you can visit the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services site for the relevant forms. If you are unsure what type of visa you need, please use the Visa Wizard below.
If you require reasonable accommodations for your appointment, you must send an email to ConsPrague@state.gov least 3 business days prior to your appointment. Please follow the emailing instructions:
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for 90 days or less without obtaining a U.S. visa. Czech Republic participates in the VWP.
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The following travelers should not travel with an ESTA: Those who travel with a valid US visa which fits their purpose of visit, Permanent Residents of the United States, Canadian citizens and U.S. citizens. The current fee for submitting an ESTA travel authorization application is $40.27.
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is designed for those seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program.
If you’re a Czech citizen and holding a Czech passport, you probably don’t need a visa to visit the U.S. for tourism and/or business. Instead, you can travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with an approved ESTA.
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for 90 days or less without obtaining a U.S. visa. Czech Republic participates in the VWP.
Electronic System for Travel Authorization
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The following travelers should not travel with an ESTA: Those who travel with a valid US visa which fits their purpose of visit, Permanent Residents of the United States, Canadian citizens and U.S. citizens. The current fee for submitting an ESTA travel authorization application is $40.27.
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is designed for those seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program.
If you’re a Czech citizen and holding a Czech passport, you probably don’t need a visa to visit the U.S. for tourism and/or business. Instead, you can travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with an approved ESTA.
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Our goal is to inspire people from around the world to discover all the exciting travel possibilities in the United States.

Browse 180 pages packed with beautiful photography, detailed location descriptions and real travel stories.

No matter your destination or travel style, create a personalized, day-by-day itinerary that’s just right for you.

Watch our videos to learn about the diverse destinations and exciting travel experiences, all within your reach.
As your official guide, we’ll show you a diverse range of unique experiences that are all within your reach.
Passport Requirements for Czech Citizens who wish to travel under the Visa Waiver Program
Travelers to the United States who have been afflicted with a disease of public health significance, a mental disorder which is associated with a display of harmful behavior, or are a drug abuser or addict may be ineligible to receive a visa. In order to travel, they will require a waiver of the ineligibility from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (DHSCBP).
In the case of a traveler who has been denied entry into the United States by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, he/she should bring a copy of the report of the incident, Form I-877, to the visa interview.
Under United States visa law, people who have been arrested at anytime are required to declare the arrest when applying for a visa. If the arrest resulted in a conviction, the individual may be permanently ineligible to receive a visa. In order to travel, a waiver of the permanent ineligibility is required. Section 67 of the Czech Criminal Code does not apply to United States visa law. Therefore, even travelers whose criminal record has been wiped clean are required to declare the arrest/conviction.
If you are a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) of the United States and you have lost your LPR/green card, or if your card has expired, and you need to travel to the U.S., please contact the Immigrant Visa Section to schedule an appointment.
An applicant whose primary reason for traveling to the United States is for medical treatment or evaluation should schedule an appointment using ustraveldocs.com and bring all the required documents to the interview.
Passport Requirements for Czech Citizens who wish to travel under the Visa Waiver Program
Disease of Public Health Significance, Mental Disorder or Drug Addicts/Abusers
Travelers to the United States who have been afflicted with a disease of public health significance, a mental disorder which is associated with a display of harmful behavior, or are a drug abuser or addict may be ineligible to receive a visa. In order to travel, they will require a waiver of the ineligibility from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (DHSCBP).
Denied Entry, Deported, or Overstayed
In the case of a traveler who has been denied entry into the United States by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, he/she should bring a copy of the report of the incident, Form I-877, to the visa interview.
Under United States visa law, people who have been arrested at anytime are required to declare the arrest when applying for a visa. If the arrest resulted in a conviction, the individual may be permanently ineligible to receive a visa. In order to travel, a waiver of the permanent ineligibility is required. Section 67 of the Czech Criminal Code does not apply to United States visa law. Therefore, even travelers whose criminal record has been wiped clean are required to declare the arrest/conviction.
If you are a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) of the United States and you have lost your LPR/green card, or if your card has expired, and you need to travel to the U.S., please contact the Immigrant Visa Section to schedule an appointment.
An applicant whose primary reason for traveling to the United States is for medical treatment or evaluation should schedule an appointment using ustraveldocs.com and bring all the required documents to the interview.
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